Giving his impression of the DPRK, he said:

The Korean people have achieved great successes in their efforts to build an economic power under the leadership of the great Workers' Party of Korea.

I was deeply impressed to see the Korean people pushing ahead with the socialist economic construction while frustrating the moves of the imperialists to stifle the DPRK with the might of Songun.

Visiting the E-Library of Kim Il Sung University, I was convinced of the rosy future of the DPRK.

The successes achieved by the DPRK instill great strength and courage into the Cuban people.

The Korean people have positively supported the Cuban people in their cause.

The peoples of the two countries will always be together in the struggle to foil the moves of the imperialists and attain their common goals.

Noting that he felt the warm friendship of the Korean people toward the Cuban people while staying in the DPRK, he continued:

The long-standing friendly relations between the two countries are developing favorably.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Cuba and the DPRK.

The Cuban people will boost the friendly ties with the Korean people.

I express full support and solidarity with the Korean people in their struggle.